What kind of nails does this gun take? What degree?
16962
If you go to Home Depot they currently sell this nail gun and you can see it on their website as well. It's a 30 degree nail gun I have several of them. And yes they sell the nails there too. 2"-3 1/4"
16963
Clipped head. 22.5 degree . The most common used in all framing nailers. Even the HD has them
1062743
You will not be able to find a gun that shoots both types of nails, but a 1 1/4" or longer roofing nail is very effective in installing hardi siding, if studs are actually hit, and you don't face nail ( the bigger heads of the roofing nails take more of a glob of caulk and can be unsightly.)
955173
I frame houses for a living. I've used this gun and previous version for going on a decade. The metal connector shoots any standard 21 degree nail .131 through .148 thickness by 1 1/2'' through 2 3/8'' length. In other words you don't need ''metal connector nails'' . The metal connector does not shoot gun 16s.
350518
I did not receive any fasteners with the nail gun. I have only used 21 degree fasteners with my nail gun, without any problems.
1633533
The first responder's words are very misleading: first, I'm not sure how you would effectively load unclipped nails in this nailer, and I've had great success with 1000's of hitachi 21 deg nails (all plastic clipped). They penetrate great and they're pretty darn cheap. Secondly, I would never use 22 deg nails in a 21 deg nailer. This nailer has a fixed loading mechanism. You wouldn't load a gun magazine with bullets angled 1 degree off the angle of the barrel, right? Hope this was helpful and that this is crystal clear - 22 deg nails could ruin the nailer - why take the risk? Happy nailing!
1357536
I have used another brand of nail in this gun, and they are ring shanked. shoot fine. the other brand I used were the same angle of degrees, (21 I think), they were the same length, and they had same kind of binding on nails. has been a good, and fun tool.
951971
We used a pneumatic nail gun with finishing nails. It held well. It is a really good product.
1127623
Nails only. I would not recommend any dual purpose gun. They are usually not great at either application.
503386
Yes and for plastic but it's a different angle than your other big name nail guns I don't remember the degree so it's hard to find the nails that fit
2205139
Pull trigger n tap it on board... One tap one nail... Don't know about a guide but it's a dam good nail gun
1509776
I carried the gun to the supply house and they gave me the correct nails. I would not buy this gun again because of the multiple safety problems. simply not needed an over kill that is extremely time wasting. I bought this gun for the name. Sorry I did.
2182607
I may be wrong, but i think that 28 degree nails are metal collated. They would never work. Besides that i think 30 degrees is the minimum for this nailer
1455739
I also use bostich nails mostly because that was what was available. 28 degree, FULL round head, any length from about 2 1/4 to 3 1/2 approximately. You should be careful not to get clipped head, they might work, but I don't know. At a previous job I used an unfamiliar nail gun that I thought used the Bostich full round head nails. It did not work right. It required clipped heads. This one take full round head, 28 degree.
250151
You are correct. It is 25 degrees......... A great gun 20k+ 21/2" nails without a problem
350516
I have only used the nails recommended by the manufacturer and they perform perfectly. I would not recommend using a nail other than those specified by the manufacturer. Why risk potentially damaging the gun, voiding the warranty or getting hurt. You should purchase a nail gun that is made for the nail you intend to use.
1490640
You will need 5 cfm and 125 psi for it to work correctly depends how fast you nail and at what elevation you live at I live at 9000 ft so I need more psi and more cfm . Super tough gun if you have over 125 that is ok just adjust the nose .
950738
The framing nailer and finish nailer will use the same degree nail as the nail gun. For the framing nailer that is 21 degree nails up to 3 1/2 inches long. They can be either full or partial head. The finish nailer uses a 34 degree angle nail, and I believe the length goes up to 2 3/4. The brad nailer uses 18 gauge brads up to 1 1/4 inches, and the stapler uses 18 gauge staples up to 1 1/4 inches. As far as the brand goes that does not matter as long as it is the correct angle or gauge for the gun being used